GUERLAIN Orchide Impriale The Micro-Lift Concentrate
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 3 moreWorks well
“, 6,000 High-Precision Micro-Sculptors Help to redefine the lines of the face.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, diglycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Anigozanthos flavidus extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePentylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMethylpropanediol~1.6–1.9%
Betaine~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDiglycerin~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilButylene glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolOrchid extract~0.5–0.8%
Castor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.5–0.75%
Parfum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriheptanoin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinCarbomer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAvena sativa kernel extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractC13-15 alkane~0.3–0.6%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sorbitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Schisandra chinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extractAlgin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginMalva sylvestris extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateAdenosine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Anigozanthos flavidus extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractPolyvinyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateTropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 77891~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolinePolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateTrimethylolpropane triisostearate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propyl gallate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Diglycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Butylene glycol, Orchid extract, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer, Parfum, Triheptanoin, Carbomer, Avena sativa kernel extract, C13-15 alkane, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitol, Sodium hydroxide, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Algin, Malva sylvestris extract, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Adenosine, Sodium benzoate, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Polyvinyl alcohol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Cellulose gum, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Tocopherol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Trimethylolpropane triisostearate, Propyl gallate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GUERLAINOrchide Impriale The Micro-Lift ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | LieracPremium The Absolute Serum | Image skincareThe MAX Wrinkle Smoother | AMPLE:NCeramide Shot Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | — | $108.71 | $84.00 | $26.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"GUERLAIN - Orchide Impriale The Micro-Lift Concentrate" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (diglycerin 1.10% - 1.40%, betaine 1.30% - 1.60% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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